Wood Family

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William H. Wood born in 1812 in North Carolina found his way
to MontgomeryCo, AL some time prior to 1840 and there
married Eliza Anthony. By 1850, the family had moved to
CherokeeCo, AL. Prior to 1860, William moved his wife, sons
Thomas Jefferson and William A.J. and daughter Sarah to St.
Francis, GreeneCo, AR. His brother, James R. Wood and his
family, arrived later. Shortly after their arrival, William
lost his first wife, Eliza.

William H. Wood was a farmer of considerable means and in
the winter of 1860-61, donated land for the building of
Wood's Chapel Methodist Church. The church was organized in
the spring of 1861 and later, Wood's Chapel Cemetery was
added. Some time later, William H. married Sarah Highfill.
James R.'s wife, Jane, passed away at the close of the Civil
War 7 Nov 1864 and was the first person buried at Wood's
Chapel. Since then, many family members, their parents,
spouses and children have found a resting place at Wood's
Chapel Cemetery.

Today, many generations from William H. Wood's first family
and second family can still be found around Greene and
Craighead Counties, AR.